DR. SHANE A GAILUSHAS MD
Prescription History 1073786521
Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in Cedar Rapids, IA
What does Dr. Gailushas prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gailushas wrote 771 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Azelastine Hcl, with 269 prescriptions for 106 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Gailushas prescribes.
Medications 11 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Gailushas wrote 269 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 8.1 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $22.94 per fill, versus $25.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Gailushas wrote 123 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $10.23 per fill, versus $13.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Gailushas wrote 98 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $26.76 per fill, versus $28.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Gailushas wrote 61 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.19 per fill, versus $9.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Gailushas wrote 47 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $12.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Gailushas wrote 38 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 30% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $11.87 per fill, versus $10.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Gailushas wrote 33 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.73 per fill, versus $7.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Gailushas wrote 28 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.50 per fill, versus $8.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Gailushas wrote 27 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 84% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.62 per fill, versus $5.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Gailushas wrote 27 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $2.24 per fill, versus $3.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Gailushas wrote 20 prescriptions for Cefadroxil, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $14.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Gailushas’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gailushas prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gailushas's most prescribed medications were Azelastine Hcl (269), Fluticasone Propionate (123) and Ipratropium Bromide (98).
How does Dr. Gailushas's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gailushas prescribes 5 more often than the typical Iowa prescriber, 2 about as often and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gailushas prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Iowa prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
